This study provides in-depth insights about the status of children working in pastoral communities, engaging in livestock-related activities in the Karamoja subregion of Uganda: it provides key analysis in terms of the prevalence, extent and causes while highlighting policy gaps to address child labour in this specific subsector and community’s social organization. Evidence from this study reveals that children in Karamoja start engaging in unpaid work aged as young as 5 years for unpaid family work, and less than 10 years for paid tasks. The results also show that children are highly exposed to risky activities and at least two of the top five tasks performed by boys and girls are ranked as being very risky. Parents in Karamoja subregion have poor birth records which exacerbate child labour. Given the close association between child labour and education, the study also obtained information regarding school attendance. Lastly, based on these findings with surveyed households, the study identifies key policy implications and recommendations.
Year of publication: 2024Organization: Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO)
Topic: Jeunesse et égalité des sexes, Participation, Résilience
Language: English
Type of document: Technique
Geographical coverage: Afrique orientale
Land tenure insecurity contributes to conflict between farmers and herders in pastoral areas. The study examines the complex factors influencing conflict, including land tenure, resource scarcity, and social dynamics. It highlights the need for formalizing pastoral communal tenure rights to ensure their protection and prevent further conflict.
Year of publication: 2024Organization: Auteurs individuels
Topic: Régime foncier
Language: English
Type of document: Technique
Geographical coverage: Afrique occidentale, Afrique centrale, Afrique orientale
This learning brief documents the main lessons drawn from the South Sudan country investment project entitled Resilient Pastoral Livelihoods and Education implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and its partners. It showcases key learning on the role of the Pastoralist Livelihoods and Education Field School (PLEFS) approach in enhancing the food security and livelihoods resilience of mobile pastoral communities and households in South Sudan’s cattle camps. More specifically, this learning brief explores how and to what extent an approach like PLEFS contributes to mitigating conflict and building resilience in pastoral areas.
Year of publication: 2024Organization: Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO)
Topic: Conflit, Sécurité alimentaire, Résilience
Language: English
Type of document: Technique
Geographical coverage: Afrique orientale
Livestock value chains present a multitude of challenges in the analysis of resilience given their multidimensional role in livelihoods and complexities associated with their biological aspects of production. This paper discusses these challenges at length and provides some guidance on methodological and operational modalities to tease out these nuances that better inform public policy and the choice of technical and policy interventions. Specific advice on models, data and applications is provided.
Year of publication: 2024Organization: Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO)
Topic: Conflit
Language: English
Type of document: Technique
Geographical coverage: Global
Pastoralist mobility underpins resilience, food security, nutrition, and human and animal health. This learning brief presents preliminary findings on strategic mobility and its nutritional benefits to pastoral and agropastoral communities in select sites in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties, Kenya.
Year of publication: 2023Organization: Auteurs individuels,
Topic: Services environnementaux
Language: English
Type of document: Politiques et législation
Geographical coverage: Afrique orientale
The Framework for Gender-Responsive Livestock Development was jointly developed with the aim of supporting the planning and implementation of gender-responsive policies, projects and investments related to the development of the livestock sector. It provides an overarching framework to support the formulation of action plans and guidance documents contributing to gender equality and women’s empowerment through livestock development.
Year of publication: 2023Organization: Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO), Fonds international de développement agricole (FIDA), Institut international de recherches sur l'élevage, Banque mondiale
Topic: Jeunesse et égalité des sexes
Language: English
Type of document: Technique
Geographical coverage: Global
This report explores how climate change can intersect with conflict in South Sudan. Using case studies of Kapoeta and the Mangala-Bor corridor, the report finds that climatic events, such as drought and flooding, remain key contributors to migration and violence, including gender-based violence. To mitigate the effects of climate change on conflict, the report provides conflict-sensitive recommendations for aid agencies and donors operating in both drought and flood-hit areas across the country.
Year of publication: 2023Organization: Auteurs individuels
Topic: Changement climatique, Conflit
Language: English
Type of document: Technique
Geographical coverage: Afrique orientale
Les conflits entre agriculteurs et éleveurs de bétail en Afrique ont fait l'objet d'une grande attention ces dernières années, ce qui a suscité des inquiétudes quant à l'augmentation et à l'intensification des niveaux de conflit. Cette étude systématique a été basée sur une approche visant à minimiser les biais de sélection en utilisant des méthodes transparentes et reproductibles.
Year of publication: 2023Organization: Groupe consultatif pour la recherche agricole internationale, Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO)
Topic: Conflit
Language: Français
Type of document: Technique
Geographical coverage: Afrique occidentale, Afrique centrale, Afrique orientale, Afrique australe